The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 39,900
 BMW 518d (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI e is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.84 %
BMW 518d (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAGB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data